How do I know when my homegrown tomatoes have peak flavor? 3 things to look for before picking

Woman´s hands picking fresh tomatoes to wicker basket. .

There’s nothing quite like the taste of homegrown tomatoes. And if you enjoy picking these straight from the vine and into your dishes (or mouth), it can be a letdown when your crop misses that bold, juicy flavor you had hoped for.

However, even though it looks ripe and ready for the picking, you’ll need to know the best stage of ripeness for picking a tomato.